Saint Teresa School Handbook

SAINT TERESA SCHOOL HANDBOOK

(Revised 2015)

MESSAGE TO THE PARENTS OF OUR STUDENTS…………………………………………………....1

MISSION STATEMENT…………………………………………………………………………………….…1

CORE VALUES……………………………………………………………………….…………………….....1

SCHOOL MASCOT / SCHOOL COLORS………………………………………….……………………....1

HISTORY……………………………………………………………………………….…………………....…1

ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS……………………………….……………………………………………..2

General Admission, Age requirements, Certificates and information needed

TUITION AND FEES…………………………………………………………………………………….…….2

SCHEDULE……..…………………………………………………………………………………..….…..….3

School Hours, Arrival, Lunch/Recess, Dismissal, Early Dismissals, Weather/School Closings, Drop-off and Pick-up Procedures

ATTENDANCE………………………..………………………………………………...………………..…..4

Leaving School Grounds, Tardy Policy, Absences, Truancy, Vacations

FAITH

RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION…………….…………………………………………………………….……4

SACRAMENTS/SACRAMENTALS………………………………………………………………………...5

Mass Attendance, Servers, Confession, First Penance/First Confession/Confirmation, Sacramentals/Devotions

PRAYER/VIRTUE……………………………………………………………………………………….…..5

Prayer, Virtue, Service, Stewardship

COMMUNITY

PARENT INFORMATION…………………………….…………………………………………...………..6-8

Change of Information, Back to School Night, Committees, Communication Envelope, Newsletter, Protocol to Voice Concerns, Cooperation, NFCSP, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Parental Custody Information, School Calendar, School Family, Student Records, School Supplies, Transfers, Volunteers

DRESS CODE……………………………………………………………………………………….……..8-9

DISCIPLINARY PROCESS…………………………………………………………………..……..…..10-15

General School Rules, All School Rules, Classroom Rules, Lunchroom/Playground Rules, Alcohol/Drugs/Tobacco, Bully Policy, Searches, Threats, Vandalism and Damage, Weapons, Consequence System (Behavior Reports, Mark System, Think Sheets), Detentions, Disciplinary Action, Other Disciplinary Measures, Suspension/Probation/Expulsion

HEALTH ……………………………………………………………………………………………..……15-17

Asbestos Notice, Parent Contact Sheets, Illnesses, Medications, Asthma/Systemic Allergic Reaction, Lice Policy, Health Records, Dental Records, Health Screening, Immunizations Records, Vaccination, Physicals, Injuries

SAFETY…………………………………………………………………………..…………………….……..17

Bicycles, Crossing Guard, Emergency Procedures, School Safety/Security Policy, Security Procedures

GENERAL POLICES……………………………….……………………………………………..……...….18

Birthdays, Cell Phones, Forgotten Items, Invitations, Lost and Found, Money/Valuables brought to School, Parties, Pets, Telephone, Visitors

FUNDRAISINNG...... 19

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

CORE CURRICULUM……………………………………………………... ……………………………….20

Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies

SPECIALTY CLASSES…………………………………………………………………………..……….....20

Art, Band, Computer, Library, Physical Education, Vocal Music

TECHNOLOGY …………………………………………………………………………………...……...21-23

Purpose, Supervision, Acceptable Use, Unacceptable Use, Unauthorized Use of School Name, Email Policy, Supplies, Consequences, Guidelines for Home Use of Email, Web-mail, IM or Social Networking Sites, iPad acceptable use policy, responsibilities

TEXTBOOKS…………………..………………………………………………………………….………….24

LITERATURE/VIDEO POLICY…………………………………………………………………..………....24

Literature, Book Review Procedures

HOMEWORK…………………………………………………………………………………………….…..24

Assignment Notebooks, Absences, Homework Tips, Late/Missing Homework

GRADING SCALE……………………………………………………………………………………....…...25

MIDTERMS……………………………………………………………………………………….…………..25

FAILING GRADES………………………………………………………………………………….………..25

REPORT CARDS…………………………………………………………………………….………………25

PROMOTION OR RETENTION……………………………………………………...……………..………25

HONOR ROLL………………………………………………………………………………………….....….25

TESTS………………………………....…………………………………………………………..……….…25

Criterion, Standard – ITB

ACTIVITIES…………………………………………………………………………………….…………25-26

Academic and Disciplinary Policy, Catholic Schools Week, Field Trips, Math Counts, Page One, Sports, Student Council

SERVICES………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..27

Educational Consultant, Educational/Behavior Testing, Speech, SCIP, Bus, Hot Lunch Program

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